Gulf Stream Sunsport problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 caribbean, yellowstone and independence, 2008-2009 crescendo, sun voyager, and toy hauler, 2008 sun sport, 2008-2010 tour master, 2010 b touring cruiser, 2010-2011 conquest, 2009-2010 conquest super c and super nova, 2009 endura and gladiator motor homes manufactured august 1, 2007 to september 30, 2010. the affected vehicles are equipped with lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2016. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is cs070116.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). they will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Problem: Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sc

Problem: On certain motor homes built on the workhorse w22 chassis, the drop down brackets used to attach the hitch to the frame rail extensions may not be adequate.

Risk: In the event that these angle brackets would fail, the hitch and the tow vehicle could become dislodged from the motor home increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream has developed a repair kit consisting of steel brackets, spacers, and mechanical fasteners. this kit can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456, ext. 3743.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Problem: On certain motor home chassis, the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.

Risk: In the event that these welds would fail, the lp gas tank could become dislodged from the motor home possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Gulf stream has developed a repair kit consisting of steel brackets and mechanical fasteners that will be provided to the owners along with installation instructions. owners can also have their vehicles repaired at an authorized dealer if they so desire. owner notification began september 2, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 2

Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.

Risk: In the event that these welds would fail, the lp gas tank could become dislodged from the motor home possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: This recall has been superceded by recall no. 02v-128.